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Phase control thyristor lowers costs and saves space

Vishay has introduced a new 50A, 1200V phase control thyristor in the new long lead TO-247 package. For power switching applications, the VS-50TPS12L-M3 provides a new medium-power option in the 3-lead through-hole package. The thyristo

Vishay | 17-03-2016

Power inductors feature a vertical design that consumes less board space

Featuring a vertical design that consumes less board space and controlled DCR for sensing circuits, Eaton FP1110V Flat-Pac power inductors are now available from Mouser stock. The devices offer an inductance range from 195nH to 320nH,

Mouser Electronics | 17-03-2016

Expanded line of high-voltage MLCCs for automotive applications

TDK has expanded its CGA line up of high-voltage MLCCs for automotive applications. The new CGA6 and CGA9 series MLCCs, which have a rated voltage of 1000V, feature types with capacitances ranging from 1nF to 33nF - the world's widest ra

TDK | 15-03-2016

High-temperature wet electrolytic tantalum capacitors

AVX has extended its TWA-Y Series wet electrolytic tantalum capacitors with the addition of new, high CV 470µF/100V and 1,000µF/75V components. The components act as drop-in replacements for existing M39006-style wet tantalum capacitors in

AVX | 15-03-2016

AEC-Q200-qualified RoHS-complaint crystals suit harsh conditions

Digi-Key now stocks ECS's AEC-Q200 qualified crystals in industry standard 7mm x 5mm, 5mm x 3.2mm, and 3.2mm x 2.5mm 4-pad packages. The RoHS-complaint parts have a frequency tolerance of ±30ppm at +25C and a frequency stability of ±100

Digikey | 11-03-2016

High-temperature SMD tantalum capacitor series delivers further options

AVX has added several new capacitance and voltage ratings to its THH 230C Hermetic Series high temperature SMD tantalum capacitors, which, more than two years after their introduction, still feature the highest temperature ratings of any SM

AVX | 08-03-2016

Application-specific multilayer ceramic capacitors and EMI suppression filters

Digi-Key has announced a distribution agreement with Knowles (Syfer) (formerly Syfer Technology Ltd.). The Knowles Capacitors (Syfer) brand is considered to be a premier global source for application-specific multilayer ceramic capacitor

Digikey | 08-03-2016

Comprehensive automotive-grade capacitor portfolio suits many needs

TTI Europe now stocks a wide range of TDK automotive-grade capacitors. The offering includes CGA Series general (Up to 50V); CGA Series mid-voltage (100 to 630V) and CKG Series MEGACAP devices. The AEC-Q200-compliant devices feature h

TTI Europe | 29-02-2016

High-performance surface-mount capacitors offer 5mm flex resistance

TTI Europe now stocks Kemet's selected X7R surface-mount capacitors that meet the demanding requirements of VW/Audi specification 80808. This specification requires that capacitors meet a minimum of 5mm of flex resistance following expos

TTI Europe | 26-02-2016

Space-saving solid tantalum capacitors target handheld electronics

Vishay has introduced a new series of vPolyTan solid tantalum surface-mount chip capacitors that delivers increased volumetric efficiency for handheld consumer electronics. Combining polymer tantalum technology with proprietary high-efficie

Vishay | 25-02-2016

Thick-film surface-mount chip resistors offer higher working voltages

The HVC Series from Stackpole is a thick-film surface-mount chip resistor series designed for high-voltage handling and high resistance value. The working voltages for several chip sizes have now been improved: the 1206 size now is rat

Stackpole | 25-02-2016

Automotive-grade MLCC range offers more options

AVX's recently extended capacitance range AEC-Q200 X7R MLCCs are now available from TTI Europe, resulting in a much broader product offering with several new high volumetric efficiency options. The new part numbers now being offered i

TTI Europe | 24-02-2016

First discrete thyristor to withstand spikes higher than 1,200V

Littelfuse has introduced its first discrete thyristor devices capable of withstanding voltage spikes higher than 1,200V. The Teccor brand SK225xD/SK255KD/SK625xD/SK655KD Series SCR switching thyristors are unidirectional switches design

Littelfuse | 24-02-2016

Fail-safe automotive capacitor series offers more voltage ratings

AVX has extended the voltage ratings for its award-winning OxiCap NOS Low ESR Series niobium oxide (NbO) capacitors to 8V at 85C and 7V at 105C to satisfy automotive applications requiring fail-safe SMD electrolytic capacitors, and has also

AVX | 23-02-2016

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